Sunday, February 1, 2009

Sweet Baby Kate

Our sweet baby Kate joined our family on Thursday, January 22 at 12:50 p.m. She weighed in at 8lbs 7oz. was 21 inches long and couldn't be more perfect. We have loved every second with her. Maddie and Olivia are thrilled with their new baby sister and smother her with all kinds of love as often as they possibly can! A few precious moments with the girls have included Maddie holding tightly to Kate's and Olivia's hands and saying "best friends today, tomorrow and always." Another gem, when we arrived home from the hospital Maddie was telling me about how great it all was and she said "I was your first baby, and Olivia was next and Kate was last...well not last because we need to have a boy baby too. How about two boy babies, and three girl babies?" I said "we'll see...what if we were just a family of all girls?" Maddie's quick response was "that would be cute!" What a doll. Olivia loves to sing to Kate whenever she can and wakes up every morning runs into our room whispering "I want to give her kisses." Another great Olivia moment was when Kate was sleeping in her little cradle while I was folding laundry and it was too quiet, I quickly came to check on Kate and Olivia had climbed into the cradle and was sitting next to her -just hanging out! Olivia loves that cradle and has already tried to take a nap in it herself! We are loving being home and together with our family and our new baby Kate. We feel so blessed to have this little piece of Heaven in our home.

30 comments:

Zane and Lexi said...

oh I've been waiting for some news! congratulations carpenter family!! What a beautiful baby Kate is to add to the bunch. We are so glad everything went well and you are home and happy!
just wish we lived closer :)

lisset said...

congrats! she is an absolute doll! hope you are recovering well and the transition from 2 to 3 continues to be smooth!! you are so brave!!!

Jess said...

She is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations to the Carpenters!!

Jen said...

Congratulations!! She looks adorable and your girls sound like they are so cute with her.

Heather said...

Liz!! I'm SOOO happy for you guys!! WOW- three beautiful girls! Congratulations!

Shanana said...

Congratulations! You have a beautiful family.

diane said...

What a beauty she is! Another princess added to your family. Give her a kiss for me. Call me when you visit Grandma Mary so I can come see her.

Steve, Christy & Roscoe said...

Congrats on cute baby Kate! She sure is adorable and how fun that Maddie and Olivia are enjoying her so much! Love you guys!

THE MEYERS said...

That would be cute! I love it. The stories on your blog really help me to feel like I'm not missing everything by living in SLC. Still, I can't wait to come visit and see little kate in person! Keep in touch and let us know if there is anything that you need!

The Dobrons said...

Glad you and the baby are doing well! We're having girl too! Kate is on tour list too...love the name. So adorable. Congratulations!

Unknown said...

Liz,
What beautiful words. You are a lovely family.
Love,
MOM

Katie said...

she is so cute! and i love the name. i am going to call you.....

Ashley and Aaron said...

She is such a doll...congratulations! I was surprised at the name because Kate is actually Aaron and I's current #1 choice if we have a girl (my mom's name is Kathleen but my dad's nickname for her is Kate)...so I really hope you don't mind but we may use that name as well. Oh she is just so adorable, we are so happy for you guys.

erin said...

Congratulations Liz!! She is adorable. And I love that you had her within a week of Katie Shelley's new one too. It takes me back to a very pregnant San Francisco. Ah, good times. Congrats. :)

Dan and Ashley said...

Yeah!!! She is so perfect. I put more pictures up on my photoblog so you can get a looksie when you have time. Can't wait to see her again soon!

britt said...

congrats you guys!! 3 little girls, so fun. She is adorable.

Jess and Matt said...

Oh, you guys, she is perfect! Congrats!! I love hearing about the cuteness from Maddie and Olivia, with the singing and kisses, such sweet big sisters! I am glad you guys are doing well, Liz I hope you are feeling well and adjusting okay. We are so excited to live closer to you!

Alex said...

Oh ! She is beautiful !!!
Congrats Carpenter Family !

Bethany said...

She's Beautiful! That picture is so precious and I love your little family of girls. There's going to be a match up between you and Sandee's boys somewhere down the road. Wouldn't that be cute! Congrats you guys!

The Prigmore Family said...

Congrats you guys! She's a real beaut! Plus best name ever. Love love love kate.

Carpenter Family said...

Congratulations on baby girl #3. The days after having our third little Carpenter baby were the happiest days of my life.

Carpenter Family said...

Congratulations on your new baby girl.

whitney said...

i know i have talked to you since kate arrived, but i was just passing by your blog and wanted to remind how INCREDIBLY adorable she is. all of us up here in seattle agree! i cannot wait to meet her! hope all is well.

The Roy Family said...

Congratulations! Kate is absolutely beautiful.

AuntieM said...

What a beautiful expression of the blessings coming to your family. You have a lovly little group of Princesses. How fun. All our love. Marti

Alison said...

CONGRATSSSS!!! Liz that's so amazing. You are an amazing mom! Those girls are so so so lucky, they don't even know it yet.

corryfever said...

beautiful, beautiful, baby!

Jamie said...

Lizzie! I need your address, and this blog needs an update!!! Where are you guys? I want to see more baby Kate, preferrably with her sisters!!!!! ;) (You know, in all your FREE TIME!) Hope all is well! HUGS!

Heather said...

Lizzoo....I miss you! PLEASE update your bloggity blog! I need to see pictures of you and your kids! xo, Heather

Alexis Scheid said...

liz!! You promised in your Christmas letter you would update your blog!!!!! I missss you. Lets talk soon! xoxxo